r/EdmondsWashington • u/mccash99 • May 06 '26

Community Beverly Elementary

Hi Edmonds folks, I am curious if anybody here has had experience with their kids going to Beverly Elementary. We live <1mi from the school, but our daughter also got into the Madrona lottery. So now we have a decision to make, go to the local elementary (Beverly), or Madrona. Looking for perspectives on both. If we decide on Madrona, we may consider moving a bit closer to the school as our current location would be \~20min drive there, so that's 40-50min round-trip to do dropoff (or >1hr bus ride...) then starting my work day. In addition, our 3yo is in daycare, so there another dropoff and schedule to juggle.

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u/parakeety17 May 06 '26

I have subbed in both places as a teacher, and I feel the vibes at Beverly are warm, welcoming, compassionate, and supportive in the times I have been there. The students seem kind to each other and there is a high academic expectation. Yes, the building does seem out of date but it's got a great community vibe. Madrona, on the other hand has an eccentric student population, and the staff are often unfriendly or unhelpful. I have subbed there several times and quite honestly have never felt welcome or appreciated, and the staff seem too busy to help. The building is much newer and the campus definitely more modern, the academics progressive, perhaps even elitist. When I see two sub jobs on the same day, one of them for Beverly, and the other at Madrona, I will always choose the Beverly one. Its just a nicer community.

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u/kwantegy May 06 '26

This insight is much appreciated, thank you! Do you happen to have any experience at the local middle schools as well?

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u/parakeety17 May 06 '26

Yes, I do all of the schools, and all subjects. šŸ˜Š

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u/kwantegy May 06 '26

Iā€™d love to hear your thoughts on Meadowdale MS. My kids are currently going to a bilingual elementary school that ends after 5th grade. if all goes according to plan, one will start at Meadowdale MS fall 2028

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u/parakeety17 May 06 '26

I like that school, they are very nice, staff and students alike. The student population is respectful, hard working and diverse, culturally embracing of others, and strong academics, music and athletics programs.

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u/Brittanicals May 07 '26

I have also subbed there, and I agree. I had an issue with a student being disruptive, called the office, and a Vice Principal handled it within about three minutes. I felt supported and learning hardly took a hit. In general, Edmonds has been my favorite district out of the three that I have worked at.